Doctor of Ministry

Multidisciplinary Emphasis Admissions

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Regular Admission
A person applying for admission to the D.Min. program should be regularly employed in some form of professional ministry. If you consider yourself to be in a tent-making ministry, you must show that your work is recognized as a legitimate ministry by the church, para-church organization, or community of faith to which you belong. In addition, you will be expected to show evidence of:

1. The M.Div. or an equivalent theological degree from an accredited theological school.
2. Ordination (when possible). Roman Catholic nuns and deacons are encouraged to apply.
3. At least three years' experience in ministry after graduation from theological school.
4. Academic competence or potential (ordinarily through a sufficient grade point average in previous academic work, but other evidence may be considered, including the judgment of peers).
5. English language skills, as follows:
   All applicants for whom English is a second language must pass the TOEFL exam with a score of 550 or above, prior to admission into the program.

Special Admission
Applicants who do not meet all the formal requirements but who show definite promise for making a significant contribution to the work of ministry may apply with whatever evidence they deem supportive. The Advanced Pastoral Studies committee considers each case individually and may arrange for an interview with a representative of the Seminary.

Admission Deadlines
Intensive Option: March 15
Extended Option: June 1
Late Admission: This is possible in some cases; contact the office.

Application Materials
Application materials include a two-page application form and six reference forms. All applications must be submitted in English and will become part of the Seminary's permanent record. Please review the application form for a list of materials required for application. You may download the application materials below or contact Pat Perry at pperry@sfts.edu.

Tuition and Fees
Total tuition for the program is $12,000. Payments are required as follows. Each payment is due before the start of the educational experience it covers.  In addition, if the program is not completed by the end of the fourth year, you will be charged an annual continuation fee of $800.  You must also pay an $80 graduation fee before Commencement.

$1,600.00		Pastor as Person seminar
$1,600.00		Theology of Ministry seminar
$1,600.00		Culture and Mission seminar
$1,600.00		Resource seminar 1
$1,600.00		Resource seminar 2
$1,600.00		Resource seminar 3
$2,400.00		Dissertation/Project

Special Summer Term Attendance
Special students who do not wish admission to the D.Min. program but meet the admission requirements may request permission to attend the summer term seminars. This opportunity is available only to a limited number. Interested persons should request a copy of the policies governing such participation from the Advanced Pastoral Studies office.

Financial Aid and Veterans' Benefits
Financial assistance may be available from a number of sources, including:

• the budget of the student's congregation or employing agency;
• scholarships, fellowships, and grants-in-aid by church agencies and foundations;
• private gifts given directly to the student or through SFTS.

We regret that there are no scholarship or loan funds from SFTS. The program is, however, approved for veterans' benefits.

Debt Balance
Any student who falls in arrears in payments to the Seminary is barred from proceeding to the next learning experience in the program. All financial obligations to SFTS must be paid before a candidate may participate in the commencement exercises or receive a diploma.